Vehicle Loading

Question 1

What are the effects of increased weight?

Answer 1

Reduced handling (won’t accelerate as quickly)
Increased stopping distance

Question 2

How should you adjust tyre pressure if increasing the weight?

Answer 2

Increase

Question 3

How does a roof rack effect driving?

Answer 3

Reduces stability
DRIVER responsible if overloaded/ falling object

Question 4

What load can be towed on a trailer? (inclusive of trailer weight)

Answer 4

3500kg

Question 5

What are the safety measures for towing a trailer?

Answer 5

Heavy items placed over axels
Secondary coupling device (safety chain)

Question 6

What is the minimum tread on tyres?

Answer 6

1.6mm

Question 7

What are the safety measures for towing a caravan?

Answer 7

Extended mirrors
NO passengers in van
Speed limit 10mph less than car
Allowed in lanes 1 + 2
Stabiliser bar (improves handling)
Breakaway cable (if detached, will snap + lock brakes)

Question 8

How should you deal with caravan swaying in high winds?

Answer 8

Release accelerator
DONT brake

Question 9

Speed limit for towing a caravan

Answer 9

Single carriageway: 50
Dual carriageway: 60
Motorway: 60

Question 10

What is a jockey wheel?

Answer 10

Keep trailer/ caravan level

Question 11

What is the nose weight?

Answer 11

Maximum weight tow ball can take
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